Qualified subcontract engineering projects

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This is a list of projects from manufacturing buyers looking for new manufacturing partners in the UK. Supplier members have access to the drawings and buyer information so they can contact them directly.

16 Projects

This company is currently seeking a supplier who can manufacture the attached automotive flange using a die casting process, to be used in air conditioning units within vehicles. The client has an order ready to place for its production. These flanges are currently manufactured in China at a rate of 200,000 off per year; however, the client is looking for overseas return and an increase to 600,000 off per year starting in March 2019. A guide price has been provided of 0.20 USD per unit delivered. Those that are interested in being considered for this job are asked to make contact with the buyer directly to discuss; in addition, this could result in further opportunities once quality and reliability have been proven.

Gravity die casting of fan case halves is needed, on behalf of a company that specialises in the manufacture of industrial fans. Outsourcing a sizeable £200,000 worth of casting work annually, they have an immediate order to place for 400 off pairs of halves with lugs cast for joining, to be called off in batches of 100 off pairs at a time. The halves will then be assembled by the buyer in-house. Quality, good value and reliable delivery are all of equal importance within this project, which will result in repeat orders once a relationship has been cultivated.

Die casting companies are asked to provide a quotation for the attached package of zinc alloy parts, including spacers, latchings and push buttons, for use within outfitting retail stores. The buyer is a specialist within the retail and furniture industries, who would like to build a long-term working relationship with a Qimtek member for the ongoing supply of these items. There will be regular orders available for the supplier that they select, making this a perfect opportunity to expand your customer portfolio and fill ongoing capacity. It is crucial that interested parties are able to offer a high-quality end product at a good value.

Having previously had the attached chamber component machined, the client is now looking to receive quotes for this design to be cast. This is due to a volume increase, which is expected to rise even further in the foreseeable future. Price and lead time indications are required for quantities ranging from 500 to 2000 off, which reflects current annual usage, as well as forecast yearly quantities moving forward. Those that are interested in being considered for this opportunity - and who can offer advice surrounding the best method of manufacture - are asked to make contact with the buyer directly to discuss.

This company is a high-end consumer goods supplier with an immediate casting requirement. They are interested in building a relationship with a supplier who is able to manufacture the attached incense cube and ball as per the drawings provided. Once initial samples are approved, the client will look to order larger quantities moving forward, meaning that the successful supplier will win a new long-term customer as well as the work in question.

This manufacturer from the electronics industry is looking to increase their supplier base for the production of an insulator. This item is to be gravity die cast from porcelain in large annual quantities, and the buyer is keen to hear from Qimtek members who have the capabilities to undertake this type of work. This company spends over £1million on their annual subcontract requirements, paving the way for the chosen supplier to build the relationship moving forward.

A Qimtek member is seeking the assistance of a third party, who is able to die cast the attached parts from aluminium. They would like to receive quotes for 200 off of each component for immediate order placement. Delivery is required as soon as possible, making it ideal for those who currently have capacity. In addition, the client may extend similar projects to the successful supplier once a relationship has been established.

Suppliers with casting capabilities are sought, in order to assist with the redesign of an aluminium alloy component that has previously been made from plastic. The client is looking to collaborate with a supplier who can offer input and advice surrounding the best method of manufacture, the material grade, the tooling and the cavity amount. Extremely large annual quantities are sought, meaning that interested vendors must be able to undertake projects of a large magnitude. This is a huge opportunity for the right supplier, which is not to be missed.

Legacy parts are required for manufacture, for end use within the medical industry. The buyer behind this enquiry spends an impressive £750,000 a year on subcontract casting services and would like to incorporate a new company into their supplier base for the production of these components. This may become an ongoing project, meaning that there is potential for the successful supplier to form a long-term business relationship with the client in question.

Approximately 600 off of the attached grounding rod assemblies will be required annually, by a company that spends £140,000 a year across all subcontract engineering processes. The client is currently looking to establish the best method of manufacture and is exploring the option of having these parts cast. Initial samples will be needed before full production can commence, with the units to be ordered in batches of 200 off at a time.

A new supplier is required for the attached castings, which will be used within a construction application. The buyer behind this enquiry is looking to place ongoing orders for these aluminium parts, in quantities ranging from 200 to 1500 off per year. Interested suppliers are asked to make contact with the client directly in order to discuss the opportunity.

Die casting companies are asked to provide a quotation for the attached package of zinc alloy parts. The buyer is a specialist within the retail and furniture industries, who would like to build a long-term working relationship with a Qimtek member for the ongoing supply of these items. There will be regular orders available for the supplier that they select, making this a perfect opportunity to expand your customer portfolio and fill ongoing capacity.

The attached lighting holder is to be die cast from aluminium on behalf of a company that places £15,000 into the subcontract casting industry every year. As well as quoting for their manufacture, the client also requires interested suppliers to offer their input regarding the best finish for this item. Depending on the success of the finished product, the buyer is expecting to place quarterly orders for this part and therefore, this project may be best suited to those that are looking to fill long-term capacity.

This pump & valve company spends an astronomical £2million a year on bespoke machined components. They are currently seeking a second source supplier for the two attached parts, with huge annual quantities required of each. Suppliers are asked to quote their best price and lead time to be considered, paying attention to the material specification and the overall quality of the parts. This enquiry is not to be missed by those that are looking to supplement their long-term customer portfolio with big-spending names.

Suppliers with the ability to die cast the attached component are sought, by a manufacturer of signs with an immediate order to place. This is a redesign of a previous component and the buyer is keen to get an idea of associated costs and production times. They are looking to order approximately 1000 off a year and may look to utilise the successful supplier's services within additional projects.

Suppliers that have the capabilities to produce a die cast aluminium base plate are sought, on behalf of an electronics manufacturer with an outsourcing spend that exceeds £120,000 a year. The client is initially looking for prototypes of this item, followed by larger production runs at a later stage. They also welcome input regarding the best method of manufacture, as well as the material grade, meaning that the supplier can also assist in the design process to ensure that the end component is best fit for purpose.